Help deciding a cheap CD way to go!

Help please! I want to start CD in order to save money in the long run...but I refuse to pay $20 per diaper. I was looking into Alva Baby diapers, and have seen/heard some really good things about them. Does anybody currently use those?

Also, I have thought about just using the plain old prefolds or something similar with a snappi and a cover...pros/cons? I guess I just need some help. Buying FB/BG are just not possible...and the resale market in my area is minimal to buy them used.

I will need to buy absolutely everything...bin, liner, wet bags, diapers, etc for hopefully under $200. Right now, I am going to stick with regular wipes until the ones that I have are gone, then move on to cloth ones, which I plan on using just cheap baby washclothes with a homemade solution that a friend of mine gave me. So if you could give me references for the best of each of these things or things to look for.

Right now, my son is almost 5 months old and about 17lbs with huge thighs if that helps at all lol.

THANK YOU!

Help please! I want to start CD in order to save money in the long run...but I refuse to pay $20 per diaper. I was looking into Alva Baby diapers, and have seen/heard some really good things about them. Does anybody currently use those?

Also, I have thought about just using the plain old prefolds or something similar with a snappi and a cover...pros/cons? I guess I just need some help. Buying FB/BG are just not possible...and the resale market in my area is minimal to buy them used.

I will need to buy absolutely everything...bin, liner, wet bags, diapers, etc for hopefully under $200. Right now, I am going to stick with regular wipes until the ones that I have are gone, then move on to cloth ones, which I plan on using just cheap baby washclothes with a homemade solution that a friend of mine gave me. So if you could give me references for the best of each of these things or things to look for.

Right now, my son is almost 5 months old and about 17lbs with huge thighs if that helps at all lol.

$200 is totally do-able! I love prefolds &Thirsties covers. Since your LO is already 17 lbs you could just buy the size 2 duo wraps & standard sized prefolds & be done until potty training! If you wanted trimmer inserts for ehen you are out, you could spend a little extra on a Flip day pack and get 2 extra covers and 6 inserts. I got my diaper champs ( we use a disposable at night so have 2 diaper pails) for $5 each at Goodwill and use a planetwise pail liner that was around $20 on amazon.

$200 is totally do-able! I love prefolds &Thirsties covers. Since your LO is already 17 lbs you could just buy the size 2 duo wraps & standard sized prefolds & be done until potty training! If you wanted trimmer inserts for ehen you are out, you could spend a little extra on a Flip day pack and get 2 extra covers and 6 inserts. I got my diaper champs ( we use a disposable at night so have 2 diaper pails) for $5 each at Goodwill and use a planetwise pail liner that was around $20 on amazon.

Sunbaby! They are my favorite and you can get 24 for $108. The problem is shipping - they will take awhile to get here. Also, check out diaperpin.com to find sales. You could also just buy about 5-6 covers and a bunch of prefolds to start out.As for accessories, I use:A plastic trash can with lid2 kissaluvs pail liners ($15 each on amazon)2 kushies travel wet bags ($11 for both)

Sunbaby! They are my favorite and you can get 24 for $108. The problem is shipping - they will take awhile to get here. Also, check out diaperpin.com to find sales. You could also just buy about 5-6 covers and a bunch of prefolds to start out.As for accessories, I use:A plastic trash can with lid2 kissaluvs pail liners ($15 each on amazon)2 kushies travel wet bags ($11 for both)

My collection is 99% Alva. I love them, except after the 10 months we've been using them some (only a few) seem stretched out a bit. Not bad, I still use them, mostly triple stuffed with hemp for overnight.
I just use a garbage can w/ lid from Walmart with my pail liner.
Good luck. Have fun.

My collection is 99% Alva. I love them, except after the 10 months we've been using them some (only a few) seem stretched out a bit. Not bad, I still use them, mostly triple stuffed with hemp for overnight.
I just use a garbage can w/ lid from Walmart with my pail liner.
Good luck. Have fun.

Im with you they are very pricey Im hoping to get some AIO before my LO arrives from family. But I have been searching for cheaper cloths and the Bummie Organic Diaper Kit dose not sound like a bad deal at all I mean it will deffinatly start up a stash and its $169.95 Iv looked at alot of start up kits and I keep coming back to this one you get soo much.The Baby Organic Cotton Diaper Kit for 15-30 pounds:18 baby size Organic Cotton Prefold inserts (4 x 8 x 4 layers thick)2 Super Whisper Wraps â€“ medium2 Super Brites â€“ medium1 roll Bio-Soft liners â€“ large5 reusable Fleece LinersFabulous Wet Bag â€“ largeUser Guide

Theres also the Econobum kit its made for family who have a harder time with the start up cost its a no frills package everything is white but it would work its 49.95Each Econobum Full Kit includes 3 one-size covers and 12 one-size prefolds.

Im with you they are very pricey Im hoping to get some AIO before my LO arrives from family. But I have been searching for cheaper cloths and the Bummie Organic Diaper Kit dose not sound like a bad deal at all I mean it will deffinatly start up a stash and its $169.95 Iv looked at alot of start up kits and I keep coming back to this one you get soo much.The Baby Organic Cotton Diaper Kit for 15-30 pounds:18 baby size Organic Cotton Prefold inserts (4 x 8 x 4 layers thick)2 Super Whisper Wraps â€“ medium2 Super Brites â€“ medium1 roll Bio-Soft liners â€“ large5 reusable Fleece LinersFabulous Wet Bag â€“ largeUser Guide

Theres also the Econobum kit its made for family who have a harder time with the start up cost its a no frills package everything is white but it would work its 49.95Each Econobum Full Kit includes 3 one-size covers and 12 one-size prefolds.

There are plenty of sites with free patterns on how to make pockets if you sew. Also check out diaperswappers.com. I got 22 pockets diapers for $100. There are a lot of videos on YouTube showing some great ways to save on cloth diapers. My MIL has some old flannel that she cut up to make wiped for me. We'll see how they work.

There are plenty of sites with free patterns on how to make pockets if you sew. Also check out diaperswappers.com. I got 22 pockets diapers for $100. There are a lot of videos on YouTube showing some great ways to save on cloth diapers. My MIL has some old flannel that she cut up to make wiped for me. We'll see how they work.

I just received a dozen sun baby diapers plus an extra set of inserts - all for $78 with shipping included. They did take a long time to arrive but I knew that when I ordered them. Just washed them last night and my LO has been in them all day. I couldn't resist padding our stash for the price. So far so good...

I just received a dozen sun baby diapers plus an extra set of inserts - all for $78 with shipping included. They did take a long time to arrive but I knew that when I ordered them. Just washed them last night and my LO has been in them all day. I couldn't resist padding our stash for the price. So far so good...

Alva baby diapers are the same as Sunbabies and are made and imported from China. JustSimplyBaby.com has a package of 20 amazing diapers fir $200 and they come with two inserts, snaps and are Hugh quality. I just bought mine and also got 10% off with the code Christmas. I really do feel they are a great quality for the price and they are made here by a mom instead of overseas by a child.

Alva baby diapers are the same as Sunbabies and are made and imported from China. JustSimplyBaby.com has a package of 20 amazing diapers fir $200 and they come with two inserts, snaps and are Hugh quality. I just bought mine and also got 10% off with the code Christmas. I really do feel they are a great quality for the price and they are made here by a mom instead of overseas by a child.

I just checked out Justsimplybaby.com and am pretty sure those are the exact same diapers on sale at alvababy.com. Same exact fabrics and snap placement - except they are double the price. I am would bet they are all manufactured in China - along with many of the products we surround ourselves with. I am planning to buy another dozen diapers and am just trying to decide between sun baby and alva baby. My 6 BG elementals cost the same as 24 sun baby diapers - sometimes economics prevails.

I just checked out Justsimplybaby.com and am pretty sure those are the exact same diapers on sale at alvababy.com. Same exact fabrics and snap placement - except they are double the price. I am would bet they are all manufactured in China - along with many of the products we surround ourselves with. I am planning to buy another dozen diapers and am just trying to decide between sun baby and alva baby. My 6 BG elementals cost the same as 24 sun baby diapers - sometimes economics prevails.

I did my whole stash for under 200!...Most of my stash is GoGreen pocket diapers. I also bought some of my stash used off of ebay. I was able to get 20 fuzzibunz for about $120 and they came with tons of inserts. I have 5 sweetdollbaby, I love them, They work best on my 2 year old.

For storing my dirty diapers I put a diaper pal in a hamper.

I never used prefolds and covers so I am not much help there :)

Good luck!!

I did my whole stash for under 200!...Most of my stash is GoGreen pocket diapers. I also bought some of my stash used off of ebay. I was able to get 20 fuzzibunz for about $120 and they came with tons of inserts. I have 5 sweetdollbaby, I love them, They work best on my 2 year old.

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